Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1000
- Successor is Samsung NX2000

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

The VR-330 was announced 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-330 grades versus the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung NX1100
VR-330 | NX1100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus VR-330
NX1100 | VR-330 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung NX1100
VR-330 | NX1100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 and the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and NX1100.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Samsung NX1100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Samsung NX1100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2013-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $220 | $600 |